August 18th 16:20 p.m.
Tom, still on the ground; Can I assume you're done Jessie?
Jessie; yep, I have everything I need.
Tom; good, Noah, pour that drink in my mouth. *gulp* thanks.
Jessie then walked away.
Tom; now let me just…
Suddenly a powerful shock wave spread through the desert, almost immediately, Hermes was stretching his right hand towards Tom's neck to sever it, but just has his hand touched his neck, Hermes' head was no longer attached to his body, and it began to roll on the ground for a while till it reached the foot of Jessie. Tom then stood up.
Noah; it seemed that energy drink did the trick.
Tom; actually, it's a concoction of chemicals and hormones that shut down the body's pain receptors while also supplying energy to my body. But yes, you can call it an energy drink. Right now, it's gotten rid of my fatigue but by body is still extremely worn down so I need to get back home before I break down for good.
Noah; alright, let's go.
Jake; Jessie, what was that back there?
Jessie, while holding Hermes' head; relax, it was all Tom's plan to test him and he failed so.
Jake; no, I mean about your obsession, do you really have all that data saved up?
Jessie; *chuckle* you really believed that?
Jake; yes, because I know you.
Jessie; …
Jake; look, I know it's none of my business, but please, be more open with us next time alright.
Jessie; alright.
Jake; and you can start by apologizing to Tom tomorrow. For putting Jake's life at risk with that test bullshit. I know you just wanted him dead.
Jessie; nothing gets past you. he's not dead though.
Jake; I see alright.
Back at the house…
Tom; thanks again for carrying me over here guys.
Itona; couldn't argue considering you let me live here.
Noah; you really can't move on that bed, can you?
Tom; not at all. I'm surprised I'm even conscious.
Itona; good, because I invited Jake over.
Tom; huh?
Jake entering the room; you're lucky you that drink wore off before you got to the car. Else we could have just left you there.
Tom; come on man.
Jake; no, I'm serious about this, you gambled your life on this twice, if you had died, do you have any idea what that asshole would do to me?
Tom; I think Jerry would have just…
Noah; no, there's nothing just about it. He even called me to keep an eye on you, and to make sure you were safe.
Jake; he said he'd kill me if you got a scratch, I told him there was a 100% of that happening, he then said It better not be visible.
Tom; my brother really said that?
Itona; he called me too and I just said whatever but, you get the point.
Tom; *wow, just, wow*
Noah; by the way jake, how did it go with Nino?
Jake; it's still too early to say anything.
Noah; I see, I think I got some advice that could help you, I'll tell you tomorrow.
Jake, while leaving; see ya.
Noah; *sigh* you know something Jake was right. I mean what if I was too slow to form that sword back there?
Just before the shock wave disappeared…
Tom to Noah; now
Noah then created a black sword out of thin air in Tom's hand, as it formed, Tom was already swinging his left arm up while holding it, the moment the sword had reached Hermes' neck, was when it had fully formed and sliced through it with precision.
Noah; now imagine if he was any slower, or I was any slower, you'd be dead right now. This was what Jerry meant when he told me you where reckless. Despite the amount of nite in your body.
Itona; yeah, he makes a good point. You tend to jump into things way to quickly, especially when you're emotional, specifically pissed.
Noah; you godda learn how to control yourself, else it'll only lead to you making mistakes, terrible mistakes.
Tom; I see.
Itona; now that that's settled, I can finally use this.
Tom; is that a marker?
Itona; yes, we're gonna write on your face.
Tom; wait, what? Hey Noah, why do you have one too, wait both of you stop, stop, stop!
August 19th 14:00…
Tom on the phone; So, are we good now?
Jessie; we're OK for now.
Tom; I'll take it.
Noah; I guess that's that.
Tom; It is. By the way thanks for keeping me company.
Noah; how long till you can walk?
Tom; about a day or two according to what the doctor said on the phone.
Noah; he'll be here from the estate by evening by the way.
Tom; I see.
1 hour later at Ichiraku restaurant…
Noah; so, you're telling me you fought Jerry and Jake to a standstill without them holding back but you got robed by some street thugs?
Lucas; they stole it while I was sleeping actually.
Noah; I see, so where we're you yesterday?
Lucas; I was trying to pay off a debt to someone.
Noah; then, why didn't you just come to…
Lucas; because it was personal ok! I didn't want to rely on Jake for everything.
Noah; I see.
Lucas; also, he's the one who pays for my meals so, can't bite the hand that feeds me.
Noah; I don't think I'm familiar with that expression, where I come from, we just say do not kill the bird that drops. It's because birds usually carry too much food around with them, so you're usually in luck when one drops some on you.
Lucas then nodded; I should meet those birds. Anyway, you think he's gonna do it?
Noah; only one way to find out.
Noah and Lucas then turned around to see Jake talking to Nino.
Jake to Nino; Listen, I know you're still mad at me, you have every right. I kept things from you.
Nino; you did.
Jake; Which is why…
Noah then gave him a thumbs up.
Jake; …I want you to see who I really am.
Jake; boys, hit it.
Then a marching band with all kinds of wind instruments began playing this song.
"Dear Nino, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, sorry, sorry, I should have shown a bit more honesty.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, sorry, sorry, please take me back my one and onlyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!"
Noah, Lucas, C and K; *cheering!*
Jake, hiding his face behind his hand; So, this embarrassing method of apology, is me showing you who I really am, I love marching bands you see. But I don't usually talk about it because it seems so corny.
Nino smiling; I knew the whole time.
Jake; you did?
Nino; and that's why I'm completely taken off by it. It was beautiful…
Jake; so you?
Jake; so, you?
Nino; Yes, darling.
Noah, Lucas, C and K; *cheering*
Jake then smiled at Nino then went to hug her as the band began playing more music.
Jerry back at the estate was looking at a video of what was happening on his phone.
Jerry then smiled; you did well my friends, it's my turn now.
EOC